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Poster from the Alaska Division of Public Health featuring Wellbee and a booster rocket taking off from Earth.

This 1964 poster featured what at that time, was CDC’s national symbol of public health, the “Wellbee”, who here was reminding the public to get a booster vaccination.

CDC used the Wellbee in its comprehensive marketing campaign that used newspapers, posters, leaflets, radio and television, as well as personal appearances at public health events. Wellbee’s first assignment was to sponsor Sabin Type-II oral polio vaccine campaigns across the United States. Later, Wellbee’s character was incorporated into other health promotion campaigns including diphtheria and tetanus immunizations, hand-washing, physical fitness, and injury prevention. This artifact can be found in the Global Health Odyssey, which is the CDC’s museum featuring many various public health-related artifacts.

Poster from the Alaska Division of Public Health featuring Wellbee and a booster rocket. : This 1964 poster featured what at that time, was CDC’s national symbol of public health, the “Wellbee”, who here was reminding the public to get a booste...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.).

Published:

10/6/2009

Series:

Vaccine information statement

Description:

1. What is rabies? -- 2. Rabies vaccine -- 3. Who should get rabies vaccine and when? -- 4. Tell your doctor if... -- 5. What are the risks from rabies vaccine? -- What if there is a serious reaction? -- 7. How can I learn more?

American Academy of Family Physicians.. American Academy of Pediatrics.. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.).

Published:

February 2013

Description:

Describes symptoms of infection as well as benefits and risks of vaccination. : Last updated February 2013. : What is whooping cough? -- What are the symptoms of whooping cough? -- How serious is whooping cough? -- How does whooping cough spread? -- ...